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Karson McGinley

Yoga Teacher, Life Coach, and Joy Seeker

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Karson McGinley is the founder of Happy-U (Holistic Approach to Positive Psychology & Yoga) and the co-owner (along with her husband) of Happy-U Namasté Yoga Center in San Diego, CA. A teacher for over a decade, Karson works to bridge the gap between the ancient wisdom of yoga and the modern science of happiness through her yoga classes, workshops, and Happy-U’s Teacher Training program.

Karson’s classes are inspired by what goes on in the modern day life of a joy-seeker, using the power of music, laughter, and storytelling to take her students on a journey within. Drawing upon her background as an award-winning stage actress and life coach, Karson encourages others to use their unique strengths to bring something special to the world.

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The playground may not seem like an obvious place for your yoga practice, but for a busy parent it may be the only chance to fit it in, so why not multitask? Here are some poses that you can easily practice outdoors while your kids play.Read More

Are you looking to transform your personal yoga practice into one that can be enjoyed by your whole family? Here are five ways to develop a kid-friendly yoga practice, including a sample yoga sequence.Read More

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